The Gators -- working out in helmets and shorts per NCAA rules -- had a “solid” first split-squad practice, as the veterans went in the morning and the majority of underclassmen worked out in the evening. Florida will practice in shells Wednesday and Thursday and then transition to full pads on Friday.

Three (notable) true freshmen -- corners Jalen Tabor and Duke Dawson and offensive lineman David Sharpe -- practiced with the veterans early Monday morning, but Muschamp chalked it up to class conflicts.

He added another “three or four freshmen” would also practice Tuesday morning due to exams.

"I got up about 3:35 a.m. today. … I didn't sleep a whole lot last night. Excited about getting back on the field and coaching. That's what you get hired to do. That's what I enjoy doing. All of the other stuff, not so much, but the coaching part of it I really enjoy.”

-- Muschamp, on working on just a couple hours of sleep in eager anticipation for fall camp to start.